New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-22
THE ARCHBISHOP SPEAKS.
DIR. NGLYNNS CASE REVIEWED.
FULL AND FINAL STATEMENT FROM THE
HEAD OF THE ARCHDIOCESE.


FULL AND FINAL STATEMENT FROM THE
HEAD OF THE ARCHDIOCESE.
| ihI MATTER NOW IN THE HANDS OF THE POPE
DIR. MGLYNN TWICE sUsPENDED-HIs REFU-
sAL TO GO TO ROME. AND HIS VIEWS
oNLAND-HESRY GEORGES IDEAS
| ID, CONDEMNED BY THE VATICAN
| WILL DR. MGLYNN DE
| srLENCEpf
Inc statement made by DIR. McClynn yesterday.
Ihrough Dr. Shrady, is followed this morning by
complete history Of the whole unfortunate af-
Iur from Archbishop COrrfgan. Early yesterday
AFTERNOON the Archbishop stated that he would
make statement, and last evening the account
OF his relations with the suspended pastor of St.
stephens was read to representatives Of the press
by his secretary, the Rev. Dr. Mcdonnell, In the
parlors OF the palace in Madisonave.
While the publication OF DR.. McGlynn's partial
account yesterday led in a measure to this action
on the part Of the Archbishop, the main reason
Is understood to be the reception of telegram
from Secretary Jacobini. Of the Propaganda,
yesterday morning, stating that the Pope himself
has now taken entire charge Of Dr. McGlynn's
case, lifting it out OF the hands Of the Propa-
ganda as well as Of the Archbishop In other
words, the occurrences Of the last
few weeks have reached point that
permits their disclosure. The first chapter OF tho
story is finished. How the next will end cannot
| be foretOld, but from q Catholic point
Of view Dr. McGynn'sfuture seems dark.
| The Archbishop In his statement, which is to be.
he says. his final uttcrance on the subject. deals
| with the case from its beginning He tells OF the
| unsuccessful efforts that were made by Cardinal
simeoni, himself and others to keep DR..
McGlynn's views in accordance with those OF tho
| Church ana how he laborcd long but in vain to
| avoid an open rupture with the doctors he gives
q of Henry Georges visit to the palace differ
| ent from that presented by Mr.. George in The
Standard, aud shows by DR.. McGlynn's own letters
that il his views not socialistic it would be
difficult to apply with proprlety any other
name to them. All doubt as to whether Dr.
NcGlynn intends going to Rome Will
be set at rest on reading his own statement
| to the Archbishop. declaring IN tho most
| positive way that he would not make
the trip. Another disputed point is as to
the views entertained at Rome in regard to Henry
| Georges doctrines. These. Cardinal Simeonl IN
telegram expressly directs the Archbishop to con-
| demn. 80
| The Archbishop's statement Is as follows
NEw.YoRK Jan. 81, 1887.
The press OF this city has shown much courtesy to-
ward painful issue that has engaged such gen.
cral attention the past few weeks that determined
this morning. view also OF other reasons, which VIII
appear further In this communication, 10 mako sim
pe and sraghtforwa ard statement OF the facts In the case
as know them, without personal feeling and without
| comment And this communication is intended TO be
final
In August. 1882. the Cardinal Prefect OF the Propa
ganda called TO the fact that certain speeches
reported In Tn, Irish World, and attributed to the Rev.
Dr Edward McGlynn, contained propositions openly
opposed 10 the teachings OF the Catholic Church. and re-
quested clergy OF the diocese In general be de-
sired 10 abstain from political conflicts This letter was
addressed me- but until the death OF Cardinal NC
Coskey had Jurisdiction over the reverend clergy OF
this diocese referred the matter to His Eminence VINO
sent for Dr. McGlynn and had private interview with
him The Cardinal then directed inc TO IN his name
and as the OF this Interview that tho Doctor
errors proessed due sorrow for them prom
ed abstain from all similar political meet
ings whatever and finally requested that rho Cardinal
Prefect be duly informed OF these resolutions" faith
fu report OF interview drawn up read word for
word to Cardinal McCoskey appro we'd by him and mailed
10 the Propaganda.
| SUGGESTING DIR. M'GLYNN's SUSPENSION.
| In September, 1882, before this report had
time TO reach Romc second letter came from Cardinal
simeon In the OF the Sovereign Ponth, ordering
Dr. MoGlynn be suspended dri"is unless the Card
nal Archbishop thought best 10 adopt some mder meas
ures any event tho Doctor 10 be brought back to
wiser councils and desst from his recent
OF conduct This letter handed TO Dr. McGlynn TO
read and ponder over that he might shape his course
accordingly.
In October 1892 third letter came from the Propa-
ganda containing an expression of JOY and consolation
that Dr. McGlynn had recognized his and gently
insnuating that where scandal has been puoio the
Church desires that public rcparation also should be
| made.
In May 1883, an additional letter called attention to
| the fact that Dr. McGynn had not kept the promises
made Archbishop and hence the Cardinal was re-
atnhn HOfl
and making innammatory political speeches. A
copy Of this letter communicated to the
! Doctor. AT the same time the Cardinal Archbishop
added May 20, 1883. by way OF suggestion.
that Dr. McGynn II he chose might take his summer va
cation In tho form Of trip 70 Rome and thus have Nh
opportunity OF making In person moro satisfactory ex-
PLANTATION TO the Cardinal Prefect OF the Propaganda on
1885, the Doctor replied. declining the proposed
trip Rome and adding: shall henceforth refuse TO
take any part any such meeting even though IL DO TOT
charitable objects" Furthermore on July no caused 10
to printed The Nec York Tablet statement that he
condemned and repudated any report or Interpretation
Of any words Of his contrary doctrines OF the Cath
ole Church"
In October 1885, sent to Rome to represent Car
dna tho conference OF the American Arch
bishops During this visit Cardinal simcon auding 10
Dr. McGlynns case stated that his rotracton was not
satisfactory. In October, 1885, Cardinal McCloskey
passed his reward and the administration OF the diocese
| was entrusted TO me.
FORBIDDEN TO SPEAK AT CIIICKERING HALL
Having resumed the practice Of speaking IN pohucai
gatherings, Dr. MoGlynn gently reminded, August
81 1885, of the improperly Of such conduct do not
know II Mr. Georges namo had been mentioned At that
time candidate for tho Mayoralty At all events
my letter simply deprecated interference In politics In
general without thought mention OF any specia party
whatsoever. To this admonton DIR. McGynn made no
reply.
On september 30 he sent Mr. George to see me- AS Dr.
McGlynn spoke Of Mr.. George as " his very dear ana
valued friend" thought the occasion warranted my In
forming Mr. George OF tho great risk the Doctor ran III
taking prominent part in politics. hoping thereby hat
Mr. George would dissuado friend from exposing himself
TO clearly oeseen That evening the
following was written: